Does Mary Kay pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Mary Kay employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Mary Kay. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Mary Kay?

74% of Mary Kay employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Mary Kay 4.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.1 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Mary Kay?

Independent Beauty Consultant (199) , Consultor (133) , Consultor De Vendas (63) , Consultor De Beleza (56) , Consultor Sênior (47) , Consultor De Beleza Independente (44) , Consultant (36) , Diretor De Vendas Independente (33) , Diretor (30) , Líder De Grupo (26) , Sales Associate (25) , Beauty Consultant (24) , Independent Consultant (23) , Sales Director (22) , Customer Service Representative (18)

What are the pros of working at Mary Kay according to real employee reviews?

"Benefits are great to have" ((in 72 reviews)); "The people I worked with were great and I enjoyed my projects." ((in 60 reviews)); "fantastic and free training always!" ((in 35 reviews)); "I love having my college degree but I love the quick and great money you can make!" ((in 31 reviews)); "good work life balance with" ((in 28 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Mary Kay according to real employee reviews?

"poor management to deal with." ((in 25 reviews)); "Low salary for marketing position" ((in 19 reviews)); "The managers always push, push, push sales consultants to buy more products." ((in 9 reviews)); "Better communication between groups are to be desired." ((in 7 reviews)); "buidling, cronyism, backstabbing and bullying are rampant and often encouraged by upper management." ((in 5 reviews))

What are employees saying about Mary Kay layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Mary Kay layoffs and their outlook for job security at Mary Kay in 2026.

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3.9

74% would recommend to a friend

(1,019 total reviews)

Ryan Rogers

73% approve of CEO

61% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.1

Culture & values

4.0

Work/Life balance

3.9

Diversity & inclusion

3.7

Compensation and benefits

3.4

Senior management

3.3

Career opportunities

Mary Kay has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 1,019 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Mary Kay employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Produktion industry (3.5 stars).

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5.0

Jul 12, 2012

Mary Kay is very inspiring

Independent beauty consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

50% commission. Always an opportunity to move up in status. Great prizes.

Cons

Down-times if you cannot find customers

3.0

Jul 7, 2012

Great opportunity to start as a side job

Independent beauty consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexibility, you are your own boss, the products are good, the girl time, making extra cash, recognition, lots of motivation.

Cons

The pressure to team build, feels like an MLM, can't move up until you team build, you try so hard sometimes and your results are unstable. If things seem aren't being done exactly told, they automatically think you're "reinventing the wheel". Takes up SO much time. You have to pay for everything (meetings, food, conventions, supplies) . Very difficult to handle if you already have a lot on your plate.

5.0

Jun 23, 2012

Be your own boss

Independent beauty consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

There are six best reason to work with Mary Kay as an independent Beauty Consultant; Extra money, recognition, self confidence, advancement, and being your own boss

Cons

It requires dedication, passion, confident, being professional, active.

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